Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Pensacola State College offers the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine skills assessment for participation in some Career Certificate programs.
After the successful completion and submission of the College admission application, a student or active duty service member is encouraged to meet with an advisor to determine eligibility for testing exemption and discuss the process for opting out of testing and developmental education.
A student who meets the Developmental Education Exemption requirements (See Placement Testing and Developmental Education) is exempt from TABE requirements for the certificate programs. Also, a student who has earned an associate degree or higher is exempt from TABE requirements. In addition, a student who passes a state or national industry certification exam or licensure examination that is listed on The Basic Skills Licensure Exemption List is exempt from the TABE requirements. Finally, a student who has 2014 GED passing scores less than 2 years old in Reasoning through Language Arts and Mathematical Reasoning is considered to have met the TABE requirement.
The TABE assessment is conducted within the first 6-weeks of enrollment at a campus or center. A student must meet the required skill levels in mathematics and communications before completion of the career certificate program in which he or she is enrolled. A student should contact the program director or department head for additional information about the requirements.